BREMERTON — The family of one of the Bremerton police officers seriously wounded in a fatal shooting early Sunday released a statement saying he is recovering well and urged people to show their affection for their families.

Officers Allan McComas and Kent Mayfield were both hit by gunfire in a Lions Park parking lot after a 53-year-old man allegedly opened fire with a pair of handguns, according to a statement from Bremerton Police. The officers returned fire and killed the man, whose identity has not been officially released. The names of McComas and Mayfield were released Monday morning.

Mayfield, a 42-year veteran who has been with Bremerton police for 27 years, was shot twice in the abdomen and was taken to Harrison Medical Center for surgery. He is recovering in the hospital, according to the statement.

Mayfield's family released a statement Monday, saying the officer is expected to make a full recovery and thanking first responders and Bremerton Police.

"He has dedicated his career to public safety, and he does it with a humble demeanor that belies the true grit he has long carried," the statement said. "If there is anything Dad wishes might come from all of this, it is simply that you will hug your own loved ones just a little bit longer and tell them how much they mean to you."

McComas, who has been with the department for five years, was hit in the waist. He was released Sunday afternoon. He previously worked for South Bend Police Department.

Both officers have been placed on administrative assignment pending the investigation, which is standard procedure for officer-involved shootings.

According to Bremerton Police, at about 1:16 a.m. Sunday, McComas and Mayfield attempted to contact the 53-year-old man sitting in an SUV in a parking lot near Lebo Boulevard and Hefner Avenue. The man was suspected of violating a domestic violence protection order and had previously fought with police.

As the officers approached the vehicle, the suspect opened fire with a pair of handguns, one in each hand, Bremerton Police Chief Steve Strachan said.

McComas and Mayfield took cover behind their patrol cars and returned fire, killing the suspect.